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Tesla App 4.50.0 Adds Tire Center, Remote Screen Sharing, and More
Tesla’s newest iOS app update (version 4.50.0) brings features that go beyond convenience; it offers deeper integration between the company’s cars and energy products. Among the highlights are two significant additions: a fully integrated Tire […]
Tesla Expands “Everyday Heroes” Discount to Healthcare Workers in Canada and the U.S.
Tesla has broadened eligibility for its Everyday Heroes program, now extending the offer to include healthcare workers in both Canada and the United States. The program, designed to recognize essential professionals, provides verified individuals with […]
Rogers extends free Starlink Satellite trial into December
Rogers has extended its free Rogers Satellite trial by more than a month, moving the end date from October 31 to December 8, 2025, as the company continues to refine its satellite connectivity service in […]
The Boring Company buys land near Las Vegas Airport, gets approval for above-ground rides
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has taken another major step toward expanding its Vegas Loop transit network, purchasing land near Harry Reid International Airport for nearly $6 million. According to Clark County records, the company—through […]
Tesla starts production of Model Y Standard at Giga Texas as first units appear in inventory
Just one week after Tesla officially announced the new Model Y Standard, production has already begun at Giga Texas. Drone footage captured by factory watcher Joe Tegtmeyer on Thursday revealed dozens of the new vehicles […]
SpaceX Cleared for Twice as Many Launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base
SpaceX has received official approval from the U.S. Air Force to double its annual launch capacity from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking a major expansion of its West Coast operations. The authorization allows […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Launching Cybertruck Vehicle-to-Grid Program in Texas
Tesla is preparing to unlock one of the Cybertruck’s most anticipated energy features, announcing that vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability is “coming soon.” Through a new Powershare Grid Support Program, Cybertruck owners will be able to send […]
Tesla launches Cyberquad for kids, but only in the US
If you thought Tesla had run out of Cybertruck related items to add to their online shop after the release of a $50 USD Cyberwhistle yesterday and Cybertruck socks earlier in the week, you were […]
Tesla launches limited edition $65 CAD/$50 USD Cyberwhistle, sells out within one hour
While we continue to wait for the real thing, Tesla has added a new Cybertruck-inspired whistle to the online shop this afternoon. Despite its premium price at $65 CAD or $50 USD, the limited edition […]
Elon Musk hints at steer-by-wire yoke steering in Cybertruck, confirms it will be a ‘tech bandwagon’
Yesterday Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed he will be providing an update on the company’s product roadmap at the next quarterly earnings call in January 2022. One of those updates will be on the Cybertruck, […]
Elon Musk to provide Tesla (TSLA) product roadmap update on Q4 2021 earnings call
Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not make an appearance during the company’s Q3 2021 earnings call last month. Musk had previously announced that due to his busy schedule, he was no longer going to be […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Top J.D. Power EV Owner Satisfaction Study
Tesla continues to set the benchmark for electric vehicle (EV) ownership, with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earning the highest overall satisfaction scores in the latest study from J.D. Power. Data from the […]
Hands-on test with Model Y and AMD Ryzen processor show greatly improved user experience. Is a retrofit coming?
Tesla started delivering Fremont-made Model 3 and Model Y cars with AMD Ryzen processors last month, just a few weeks after the same change was made at Giga Shanghai. The chip gives new Tesla cars up […]
Tesla Model 3 was the top selling car in Switzerland in 2021
The first week of January is bringing out a number of impressive accomplishments Tesla was able to achieve in 2021. The latest comes from Switzerland, where the Model 3 was the number one selling car […]
Heated wipers coming soon to the Tesla Model 3/Y in China
A feature that used to be exclusive to the Model S is about to make its way to the 2022 Model 3 and Model Y in China – heated wipers. The name can be a […]
Tesla brings back plastic dead pedal in recent Model 3 builds
Tesla used to include a plastic dead pedal cover in the Model 3, until late 2019 when it was removed with the change to the 2020 model year. While it was a relatively small change, […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Top J.D. Power EV Owner Satisfaction Study
Tesla continues to set the benchmark for electric vehicle (EV) ownership, with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earning the highest overall satisfaction scores in the latest study from J.D. Power. Data from the […]
Tesla begins production of Model Y RWD with BYD structural battery pack at Giga Berlin
Tesla’s Giga Berlin is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). Not only has the factory started production of this variant, it is different than the Model Y […]
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in several markets, including Canada and US
Tesla is once again adjusting its pricing structure, this time implementing some more modest price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y after several, sometimes significant price cuts earlier this year. The price increases […]
Tesla may be preparing to export Model Y’s from Giga Shanghai to Canada
It appears that Canada will be the first-ever North American market with a Giga Shanghai-built Tesla Model Y. Per Reuters, Giga Shanghai began production of the Canadian-bound version of the Model Y earlier this month. […]
Tesla releases rebate eligible Model Y RWD with LFP batteries in Canada, Long Range now also qualifies for rebate
Tesla Model Y sales in Canada are about to get a big boost as a new lower priced and rebate eligible Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant has been released north of the border. Since it is […]
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Model S News
Tesla sends out invitations for Model S Plaid delivery event
After one delay it looks like the special delivery event for the Model S Plaid officially on for June 10. Tesla began sending out the invitations this morning via email to refresh Model S and […]
Jay Leno confirms insane Tesla Model S Plaid quarter-mile time [Update]
Last month Drive Tesla reported exclusively on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting a new record for the fastest quarter-mile time of any production car ever made. We also reported that car enthusiast Jay Leno […]
Refresh Tesla Model S parking lot has nearly 1,000 cars waiting for delivery
Yesterday we reported on the discovery of a large parking lot near Tesla’s Fremont factory that was housing hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles. Thanks to one of our readers we have a better […]
Model X News
New discount for Tesla insurance in BC
If you’re from Beautiful British Columbia, there’s finally some good news when it comes to car insurance. Along with a host of other changes that were implemented as of September 1, 2019, ICBC now offers […]
Tesla V10 release notes and features of the much anticipated update
One of the more anticipated updated to Tesla’s OS has finally started hitting vehicles with FSD that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP). V10 has a lot of updates, so let’s get into […]
First retrofit of HW3.0 goes to a lucky Model S owner in California
It appears as though Tesla has officially started retrofitting their vehicles with the new Hardware 3.0 computer that will one day allow the vehicle to be fully autonomous. Sofiaan Fraval, owner of a 2018 Model […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX’s Starlink Secures License to Operate Satellite Internet in Vietnam
SpaceX continues its expansion in Asia as the Vietnamese government grants approval to roll out Starlink. The permission comes after a trial period that started last year. The Vietnamese internet provider market has formally welcomed […]
SpaceX lends helping hand with hundreds of Starlink kits sent to Maui
SpaceX has extended a technological helping hand to Hawaii in the wake of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Maui and in particular, the small town of Lahaina. According to a post on Linkedin by Red […]
SpaceX takes another step towards second Starship flight with submission of mishap report to FAA
SpaceX has taken a another step towards its second orbital test flight of Starship, filing a final mishap investigation report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The report covers the first integrated flight test that […]
SpaceX kicks off Starlink referral program in Panama
SpaceX is rapidly rolling out its Starlink internet service worldwide, with the satellite internet service now available in 60 countries. However, to speed up adoption, the company is throwing in incentives like a referral program that rewards […]
SpaceX readies Falcon Heavy for launch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed launch plans for the next Falcon Heavy flight. A tweet posted by the company indicates the powerful rocket will take to orbit again no earlier than Wednesday, July 26th, when it will […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens new Supercharger in Ottawa [Ontario]
Tesla owners in Ottawa finally have a new Supercharger location, with the long-anticipated station at Campeau Drive officially opening at Tanger Outlets Ottawa. Tesla first revealed plans for the Campeau Drive Supercharger when it appeared […]
Tesla’s Supercharger truck with Megapack catches fire
Tesla sometimes provides trucks fitted with Megapacks and Superchargers at its charging stations to help with congestion. One such truck caught on fire in Baker, California, according to pictures posted by eye-witnesses. The extra Megapacks and Superchargers supplement […]
Tesla opens Superchargers in Gananoque, Edmonton, and Kamloops [Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia]
The Tesla Supercharger team in Canada has been on a roll lately and have opened another three new stations across the country over the last week, bringing the number of new Superchargers in Canada over […]
Tesla adding some third-party fast chargers to its in-car navigation in Europe and Israel
Tesla has announced that is now adding third-party fast charging stations to its in-car navigation in Europe and Israel. Not all stations will be added however as the automaker has set up some strict rules […]
